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Last update on July 10, 2026

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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
45
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew was very professional with his work. He was great to work with, I added other work because his work turned out great . He was honest with pricing / bidding. Also picked up materials for me. Great communication. Call Drew Pro Carpentry for all your Carpentry needs ."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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CJ Construction
4.7(
41
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would highly suggest Jeff to anyone."
Kitchen Island
Handicap Ramp
Kitchen peninsula
Exterior wall repair
vanity

+8

Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work looks good and I had a great experience. The project manager Walter was very informative and the carpenter lance did amazing work."
3331 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Details Remodeling
5.0(
13
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Steve was great! very detail oriented and professional workman"
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Penny Lane Decks, LLC
4.3(
38
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick cares about the quality of his work and the satisfaction of his customers. His work is excellent and he took the time to check with me if there was a choice to be made. We are very pleased with the result and will happily employ him again."
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+23

Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NEW TECH GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC
4.9(
11
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an absolutely amazing job building my deck. I love it! They do great work. I’ll have them do more work for me. I definitely recommend them. Thank you so much!"
Anderson
Anderson
Anderson
Lee Illinois
Lee Illinois

+35

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LJ Flooring, Inc.
4.9(
9
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Similar to other reviews Luis went above and beyond to refinish my original hardwood floors. We bought our new house and were searching for someone to do the job. After sending a couple emails, and calling for basic quotes, we went on Angi and immediately after searching for professionals Luis called. He had seen we were searching and told me he would come over the same day to check the floors and give us a quote and that was it. He set up a time to choose our stain, and even grabbed some extra so we could match our Butcher Block counters to our hardwoods. Not only did he start on our floors earlier than expected, he did an amazing job with what looked like an absolute mess before he started. We’re crazy about our floors, and even noticed that before he was finished they had added an extra touch by cleaning our air vents while the grates were off. A true professional and a good person, I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you again!!"
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT

+32

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Immaculate Drywall and Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Kyle for a finished basement drywall and painting job after water damage. The job was done quickly, professionally and cost effectively!"
Remodel of garage
Remodel of garage
Remodel of garage
Remodel of garage
Remodel of garage

+26

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Brown Construction
5.0(
3
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+13 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Eric came out and power washed my deck, and it look brand new. He did a great job and I am having him to come back and fix some siding on the house for me."
New siding
New siding
New siding
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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